OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB:

This position is responsible for performing basic security assessments as part of a team for clients’ information technology systems (including Internet, Intranet, Applications, Hosts, Firewalls, Mobile applications etc.) Communication in both written and verbal forms, including training courses, workshops, and consultations with clients and formal reports. These assessments are conducted on a by-project basis, ranging between one and three weeks per project, and will occasionally be done at the client site, in the United Kingdom, South Africa, or abroad. This role is also required to conduct on-going research in the IT security arena.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

This candidate will be responsible for:
• Work under guidance on projects
• Perform simple mobile, application, infrastructure, as well as social engineering assessments and penetration testing
• Exploit vulnerabilities to gain access, and expand access to remote systems
• Document technical issues identified during security assessments
• Assist with building, hardening, and maintaining systems used for penetration testing
• Research cutting edge security topics and new attack vectors
• Be a second trainer on multiple of the companies training course offerings
• Communication of findings/innovations internally, to colleagues (via blog)
QUALIFICATIONS

• IT related degree or certificate OR comparable relevant experience
OTHER SKILLS:

• Familiarity with general application and network security concepts
• Communication skills
• Security Auditing tools
• Ethical hacking
• Intrusion prevention
• Active listening
• Trustworthy
• Critical thinking
• Persistence
• Self-control
• Report writing
• Presentation skills
• Scripting / Coding
• Sys Admin
• Networking
• Mobile / Signal
• Attention to detail
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Urgent desire to learn with a passion for technology
• Action oriented
• Motivated by being at the forefront of technology, and pushing technology boundaries
• Capacity to concentrate for long periods of time
• Motivated by the thrill of being able to “break” systems
• Willingness to work late when required
• Willingness to travel when required, possibly abroad
• Analytical and critical thinker
• Good written English skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Self-motivation
• Efficient
• Detail-oriented
• The ability to prioritize
• Team player
• Analytical
• Inquisitive
• Evil bit (?GCP) (hacker way of looking at complex problems and solving them creatively)
EXPERIENCE:

1-2 years’ experience in information security

BENEFITS:

• Being part of a relaxed inspired team where your work is valued and appreciation for your work is visibly demonstrated
• Opportunities to learn abound and innovation is encouraged
• Learn from the best in the industry
• Research and personal development time
• Opportunities to travel aboard